Sorell Creek

Sorell Creek is noticeably older than the state and national averages, with 29.5% of people aged 65 and over. It also has a much higher proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents at 7.4%.

Most residents were born in Australia (87.4%), and those born overseas are slightly fewer than the state average. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, and Irish.

English is the only language used at home here, which is far below the national figure for language diversity. No one in the community speaks little or no English.

The area is more religious than most similar places, with 62.1% of people identifying as Christian. Those with no religion make up 32.6%, which is well below the national figure.

Educational attainment is much lower than the state and national averages, with only 11.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Just 34.2% of residents completed Year 12.

Typical household incomes are far below the national figure, and no households earn $3,000 or more per week. Personal incomes are also lower than the state average.

Long-term health conditions are very common here, affecting 43.2% of people. Mental health conditions are also well above the national figure at 16.8%.

Unpaid work is common, with much higher rates of people caring for children and doing housework compared to most areas. Additionally, 4.8% of residents have served in the Defence Force.

The First Nations community is small but earns significantly more than the state and national averages, with a typical personal income of $900.

Families with children are common, making up 52.6% of households. However, one-parent families are much less common here than in most other areas.

Every single home in the area is a separate house, and nearly half are owned outright. Rents are a little above the state average at $350 per week.

The community is entirely reliant on cars, with every home owning at least one vehicle and 0% of people commuting by public transport.

About 29.5% of residents moved in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

Employment is very strong, with a 0.0% unemployment rate and a full-time employment rate far above the national average. Most people work in construction or health care.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk. Most residents live within 10 minutes of a public transport stop, though they rarely use it.